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08/08/2017
A study conducted by Cigna healthcare finds practitioners believe treating veterans with opioid use disorder is more challenging than treating civilians, and many feel they could benefit from more staff with direct experience.
A study conducted by Cigna healthcare finds practitioners believe treating veterans with opioid use disorder is more challenging than treating civilians, and many feel they could benefit from more staff with direct experience.
A study conducted by Cigna...
08/08/2017
Addiction Professional
News
08/04/2017
Newly released data suggest that in a number of states, fewer injured workers are receiving long-term prescriptions for opioids.
Newly released data suggest that in a number of states, fewer injured workers are receiving long-term prescriptions for opioids.
Newly released data suggest that...
08/04/2017
Addiction Professional
07/21/2017
New research has found that providing psychosocial counseling and avoiding prescribed opioids or benzodiazepines are among the variables that can reduce mortality rates in opioid use disorders. Medication treatment did not affect death rates.
New research has found that providing psychosocial counseling and avoiding prescribed opioids or benzodiazepines are among the variables that can reduce mortality rates in opioid use disorders. Medication treatment did not affect death rates.
New research has found that...
07/21/2017
Addiction Professional
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07/14/2017
A new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) shows that the prevalence of non-medical use of prescription opioids in 2012-2014 was highest in Oklahoma and lowest in Minnesota.
A new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) shows that the prevalence of non-medical use of prescription opioids in 2012-2014 was highest in Oklahoma and lowest in Minnesota.
A new report from the Substance...
07/14/2017
Addiction Professional
04/19/2017
Newt Gingrich and Patrick Kennedy have at least one thing in common: an absolute reverence for brain research that can inform solutions to the opioid crisis.
Newt Gingrich and Patrick Kennedy have at least one thing in common: an absolute reverence for brain research that can inform solutions to the opioid crisis.
Newt Gingrich and Patrick...
04/19/2017
Addiction Professional
04/17/2017
Small counties in California are reducing improper opioid prescribing and expanding addiction treatment through the efforts of groups that include an insurer and a major foundation.
Small counties in California are reducing improper opioid prescribing and expanding addiction treatment through the efforts of groups that include an insurer and a major foundation.
Small counties in California are...
04/17/2017
Addiction Professional
04/12/2017
An electrical stimulation device that is approved for pain is gaining use as a method of easing withdrawal from opioids and facilitating access to longer-term treatment.
An electrical stimulation device that is approved for pain is gaining use as a method of easing withdrawal from opioids and facilitating access to longer-term treatment.
An electrical stimulation device...
04/12/2017
Addiction Professional
04/07/2017
As part of its public health mission, Harvard Medical School's Harvard Health Publications has introduced a self-guided opioid course that is proving popular among treatment professionals and the public.
As part of its public health mission, Harvard Medical School's Harvard Health Publications has introduced a self-guided opioid course that is proving popular among treatment professionals and the public.
As part of its public health...
04/07/2017
Addiction Professional
News
04/04/2017
New regulations on opioid prescribing in Ohio arrive at a time when some lawmakers are advocating even stricter limits.
New regulations on opioid prescribing in Ohio arrive at a time when some lawmakers are advocating even stricter limits.
New regulations on opioid...
04/04/2017
Addiction Professional
03/17/2017
Data released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) make a case for significant limits on initial prescriptions of opioids.
Data released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) make a case for significant limits on initial prescriptions of opioids.
Data released this week by the...
03/17/2017
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